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Venn Group are supporting the recruitment of an interim Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration, a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering borough-wide economic development and regeneration strategies., * Act as the Council's lead advisor on economic growth and strategic regeneration initiatives
* Drive the delivery of the Inclusive Economy Strategy and Town Centre Master Plan
* Lead partnership engagement across public, private, and voluntary sectors to unlock investment and growth opportunities
* Represent the authority at regional and national level, promoting economic ambition and securing funding streams
* Commission and oversee specialist research, feasibility work, and external expert input
* Develop strong business cases, project plans, and performance frameworks to track outcomes
* Shape policy and planning to ensure inclusive growth, job creation, and spatial equity
* Significant senior-level experience in economic development and/or strategic regeneration * Strong track record of stakeholder engagement and partnership working * Demonstrable experience managing large capital budgets and funding bids * Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at senior levels * Deep understanding of economic policy, planning frameworks, and regeneration delivery models * Proven ability to lead cross-sector programmes, drive innovation, and deliver measurable impact If you're a strategic leader with the vision and drive to shape inclusive economic outcomes - we'd love to hear from you, please apply!